The Brave Souls Who Bought a Used, 340k-Mile Rental Camper Van
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- #camper van
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- Escape Camper Van went out of business, liquidating its fleet of rental campers.
- A person purchased a 2012 Ford Econoline named 'Crayola' for $4,300 from the auction.
- The van had nearly 350,000 miles and required minor repairs like shocks, ball joint, and brakes.
- Owner Will Angel and his wife made interior upgrades: new table, curtains, flooring, CarPlay unit.
- They used the van for a California Naturalist certification and short trips along the north coast.
- Angel enjoyed the van's practicality and quirky features, including a raven shrine.
- Despite becoming attached, they sold it due to downsizing for Forest Service work.
- Future upgrades considered were solar panel replacement and an inverter for interior heating.